Ladies and gentlemen, the minds of our children are in jeopardy. Today a reckless band of heathen teachers is shoving Darwinism down our children's throats. This ridiculous theory holds that human beings, the children of God, developed from mere monkeys. It holds that blind accident accounts for all life. Down with this godless theory! Fire the heathen teachers! Return God to the classroom!
A) Red herring.
B) Appeal to the people.
C) Appeal to force.
D) Missing the point.
E) Appeal to ignorance.

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This argument uses an appeal to the people by framing the issue as a threat to the minds of children and calling for action to be taken against the teachers who support Darwinism. The argument is not focused on the actual evidence behind Darwinism, but instead tries to mobilize public opinion against it.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Minds of Our Children Are in Jeopardy